In 2020, play metrics were temporarily deactivated to allow WPN members to grow their allocations in regions where events can be run safely without penalizing communities that were not yet ready to host face-to-face gatherings.

Today, we'll cover the current situation regarding play metrics, as well as give you an overview of events to keep your play momentum going in February.

Current Status of Play Metrics

We do not have a current anticipated date for metrics reactivation at this point in time. We will provide at least 6 months' notice prior to their reactivation. Until the end of the grace period, promo and product allocations will be based on live metrics or the Q1 2020 metric snapshot, whichever is higher.

As always, all Magic events reported through Wizards EventLink, including Webcam and At-Home events, will count towards play metrics: Tickets, Engaged Players, and Activated Players.

Play Metrics Explained

Your play metrics are data collected and used by the WPN team to help track the growth of your in-store play. There are three total areas that we consider when discussing play metrics:

• Tickets. Tickets are the total number of entries across all your Magic events in a rolling calendar year; all manner of play counts, and tickets count the same player multiple times.


• Engaged Players. This refers to players who have played at your store six or more times in the past rolling calendar year, regardless of format.


• Activated Players. Primarily used by stores on the Path to WPN Premium, Activated Players are players that are in their first year of in-store play, and have joined six events at your store, regardless of format.

Growing your community to get more tickets opens numerous opportunities for your store where you can begin considering ways to boost repeat play habits and turn tickets into Engaged Players.

Upcoming Play Events & Key Dates for February

February is packed with opportunities for you to run more events in your store, which not only spells more options for you to boost tickets, but also a chance to create a welcoming environment and bring in a new wave of players in the new year.

Here are the key events coming in February, a month full of Phyrexian goodness.

Phyrexia: All Will Be One Prerelease

Dates: February 3 – February 9, 2023

Promo Support: 30th anniversary promos, free prize support Set Boosters

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Phyrexia: All Will Be One Launch Party

Dates: February 10 – February 12, 2023

Promo Support: Promo packs

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Friday Night Magic for Phyrexia: All Will Be One Season

Dates: February 10 – April 7

Promo Support: Promo packs

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Commander Nights for Phyrexia: All Will Be One Season

Dates: February 13 – April 13

Promo Support: Promo packs

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Phyrexia: All Will Be One Store Championship

Dates: February 25 – March 5

Promo Support: Participation promos, eight Top 8 promos, one First Place promo

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Ready to put one or more of these events on your calendar? Pop over to Wizards EventLink and get your events on the books early. The earlier you schedule, the wider your advertising window becomes to share the event with your community.